MINUTES
City Council
Successor Agency of the Norco
Community Redevelopment
Agency
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
Gregory Bowen, Mayor Pro Tem
Kevin Bash, Council Member
Greg Newton, Council Member
Fia Sullivan, Council Member
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns read the closed session items into the record.
Mayor Grundmeyer recessed the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case)
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:00 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Grundmeyer reconvened the Public Session at 7:00 p.m.
City Attorney Burns reported that one item was not discussed, and for the second item, there is no reportable action.
INVOCATION Invocation was led by Spencer Parish,
Youth Pastor
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Bowen led the pledge of allegiance.
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PRESENTATIONS CPRS Awards Presentation
1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS
The City Council provided reports on their recent individual participation in committees, commissions, reginal boards, and community organizations.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bonnie Slagger announced a memorial event for Glenn Hedges scheduled for May 2, 2026 at 2pm at the American Legion.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Bash requested for item 3.D. to be pulled for discussion.
3.A. Waive Reading of All Ordinance Adoptions on this Agenda and Read by Title Only
M/S NEWTON/SULLIVAN to waive reading, by title only, of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Said Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
3.B. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Action: To approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2026.
3.C. Quarterly Purchase Orders Listing Between $25,000 to $49,999 Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Purchase Orders Listing for the Quarter Ended
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March 31, 2026.
3.E. City Council of the City of Norco and the Successor Agency of the Norco Redevelopment Agency's approval of the transfer of ownership interests in Heritage Park Norco, LLC, a California limited liability company (“Owner”), pursuant to the May 22, 2007 Regulatory Agreement between Owner’s predecessor in interest and the City of Norco as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Norco, as assigned to Owner as of October 27, 2025.
Action: to approve (1) the transfer of ownership interests in Heritage Park Norco, LLC, a California limited liability company, (2) the refinancing of Heritage Park Apartments with a new Fannie Mae mortgage loan, and (3) the City entering into a Subordination Agreement subordinating the City’s Regulatory Agreement to the Fannie Mae loan.
3.F. Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on April 8, 2026
Action: Receive and file the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting held on April 8, 2026.
4. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
3.D. 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) for submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI).
Council Member Bash discussed the Housing Element Annual Progress Report and asked about compliance with state housing mandates.
Staff provided an overview of RHNA requirements and progress toward housing goals.
M/S BASH/BOWEN To receive and file. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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5. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
5.A. First Reading: Ordinance No. 1141, Code Amendment 2026-01, An Ordinance of the City of Norco amending Norco Municipal Code Chapter 3.50 to update participation in the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation (TUMF) Program, and Resolution 2026-20, a resolution to adopt the TUMF schedule to establish Construction Cost Index adjustments.
Director Cataldi presented the staff report on file, and the presentation was available for all.
Council Member Newton asked Cameron from WRCOG about the cost of construction and how the fee breakdown will be increased. Cameron explained how fees will be updated and assessed over time.
Mayor Pro Tem Bowen had questions about possible reductions if there is a recession, Cameron stated that yes, WRCOG would adjust fees, and fees for contracts would remain.
Council Member Bash questioned if any contractors pushed back on the increase on fees, Cameron noted no pushback was received.
M/S BASH/BOWEN to adopt First Reading of Ordinance No. 1141, amending and updating the City’s TUMF Ordinance. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
M/S GRUNDMEYER/SULLIVAN to adopt Resolution No. 2026-20, adopting a TUMF schedule. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
5.B. Amendments to the City’s General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Director Calhoun presented the staff report on file.
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Mayor Pro Tem Bowen questioned what is the definition of a wild animal, Animal Control Superintendent Davis was unsure on the proper definition and would update Mayor Pro Tem Bowen at a later date.
Council Member Newton questioned staff about the rounding of fees and no recovery of the fees, Director Calhoun explained the process for recovery.
Council Member Newton questioned staff about the in-lieu fees, Director Cataldi explained the process that a developer would use and that fees will be adjusted annually.
Bill Naylor noted some issues with the facility fees for application fees and rental fees.
Mayor Grundmeyer thanked staff for doing research for pricing in regards to the Animal Control fees.
Council Member Newton thanked staff for all the hard work.
Mayor Pro Tem Bowen questioned staff about the bovine fee and the size of the cattle, staff explained.
Council Member Bash thanked staff for all the work.
M/S BASH/SULLIVAN to adopt Resolution No. 2026-21 updating the City’s General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-27 with the noted administrative changes.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
5.C. Reconsideration of the City Council's Approval of the Bluff Street Annexation #27, General Plan Amendment 2023-01, and Zone Change (Pre-Zone) 2023-01 on July 16, 2025
Director Cataldi presented the staff report on file.
Mayor Pro Tem Bowen questioned staff about the sewer connections, Director Nelson explained the sewer connection fee process.
Council Member Newton questioned staff about the sewer monthly fee and noted the minutes from past meetings do not reflect that statement, City
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Attorney Burns explained the added condition would need to be noted again.
Director Calhoun noted that the fee can not be waived as it would be a gift of public funds, City Attorney Burns explained the process and the legality.
Mayor Grundmeyer asked staff to explain the shared aide between cities and counties, Director Calhoun explained in detail.
Roger Vanderlaan opposes the project, values the block's independence.
Andrew James opposes the project, explained there are too many remining questions, higher costs and more restrictions, current construction requirements and the process once the annexation takes place for current construction and existing construction.
Joe Brown opposes the project. He thanked the Council for revisiting the item.
If it doesn't have to be done, then don't do it.
Luc DeLey opposes the project, asked to please listen to residents that this will effect.
Inger DeLey opposed the project, she is part of 20 families on the block, future construction fees and costs are a burden.
Ray Currie opposed the project, he thanked council for revisiting the item. He stated that the block opposes the annexation.
Mark Brodersen opposed the project, the block is its own community, its like an island and would like it to remain that way.
Mary Roberts opposed the project, explained the reasons for the City not to annex the properties.
Mayor Grundmeyer asked about the permit process, Director Cataldi explained in detail.
Council Member Newton asked about the wells, Director Nelson said the wells will remind and the city will not take them over.
Council Member Bash explained in detail the need for the annexation and the process.
Mayor Grundmeyer agrees with Council Member Bash and explained in detail the process of the annexation and the necessity of it.
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Council Member Newton asked City Attorney Burns to explain the fees for the sewer non-connect fees, City Attorney Burns elaborated on the process.
Council Member Bash explained the zoning and the protection it would provide for the larger lots, Director Catadli explained the process and the details of previous meetings.
Mayor Grundmeyer explained in detail that the Annexation will still move forward and the two items that will come back to City Council for review in the future.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/BASH for staff to create a resolution for the protection of the wells/water company that are in the area of the Bluff Street Annexation #27. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, NEWTON, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
M/S BOWEN/BASH for staff to agendize direction for the sewer laterals assistance program for the Bluff Steet Annexation #27. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BOWEN, BASH, AND SULLIVAN
NOES: NEWTON
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Director Hamilton noted that Sixth Street will be closed for parade on Saturday April 18, 2026.
Council Member Sullivan thanked staff for all the effort for the easter egg hunt.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
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Dayna Williams-Hunter,
City Clerk